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ZED451 - Chicago Reviews List

ZED451 - Chicago

ZED451 is an unconventional steakhouse. Let go of everything you used to think about dining and enter a warm and stylish world or artful design and relaxing and indulging abundance. For one price, chefs serve their specially prepared dishes tableside while a bounty of seasonal soups, composed salads, fresh vegetables prepared in unique ways, cheeses and breads await you at the Harvest Tables. Here, you are catered to by an engaging staff in an environment that evokes a warm landscape of natural elements with a highly stylized edge. Stay as long as you wish and consume what you desire.



ZED is dining, redefined.
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227 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
(227 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 227 reviews
5 stars
(117)
4 stars
(76)
3 stars
(24)
2 stars
(9)
1 star
(1)
Food 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Service 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Ambiance 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
Noise Level
2.2 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • good for groups(149)
  • special occasion(132)
  • fit for foodies(121)
  • great for brunch(77)
  • notable wine list(69)
  • romantic(65)
ZED451 - Chicago Reviews List
Review 1 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fathers Day

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Wonderful lunch !
Looking forward to going back !!
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Dined on 6/16/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, scenic view, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

zed451 a la cart

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"at other restaurants like this , the potatoes come with the meat, but zed451 potatoes are a la cart, or should i say , 6 bucks extra. but the cuts of meat are very good and of a different variety."
Dined on 6/16/2013
 2002
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Love ZED 451

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I've been here a couple of times for Sunday brunch. The staff and food is always excellent. My party and I arrived on time for our reservation and we were seated in less than 5 minutes. My only complaint was our waitress seems to be overwhelmed, and that's probably because they were very busy for the holiday."
Dined on 6/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 4 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

First time's a charm, never again

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Go here for the ambiance and first time experience. Once you're there, you will soon find you there's no need coming back again. The salad bar looks great on paper but disappointing in person. The main dishes are not distributed evenly across the restaurant and we barely got 80% of the offerings after we started the main course, while having many repeats coming back again and again. I would come back for the rooftop after work for drinks, but not the restaurant. You are better off going to Fogo de Chao, better salads and tastier meats."
Dined on 6/15/2013
 2012
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Review 5 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fogo's got nothin.....

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Dined on 6/15/2013
 2013
Dined on 6/15/2013
 2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I was very impressed! An open tasting brunch and then they bring meat to your table and cut it off skewers and on to your plate! Heavenly!!!!"
Dined on 6/15/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 6 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Brunch is good, but incomplete

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
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"Brunch was very good, and the service was very attentive. But we didn't get all the brunch items we were promised, and they cleared our plates without asking if we wanted anything else."
Dined on 6/15/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Brunch Experience

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This was our first visit to ZED451. Our family enjoyed a terrific dining experience, with lots of opportunities to try new tastes in the form of small bites, for a very fair price! It was perfect Father's Day outing!"
Dined on 6/15/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch
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Review 8 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Did not realize from other reviews this was a Brazilian style steakhouse. In general I am not a fan of this style."
Dined on 6/13/2013
 2012
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Review 9 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Great food but not the service

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I chose to have my 30th bday celebration at this resturant due to the fact that they had a rooftop bar and an abundance of food options for all my guest Upon arrival we were greeted by a wonderful host staff. We sat in the bar area and waited for the rest of my guest to arrive. After all 15 of us were ready to be seated we were escorted to a long table and that's were the trouble began. Our server never introduced himself and I had to constantly and repeatedly ask him for things. Also the meats are medium rare to rare. So we had to ask for the meats to come out medium well to well which Jesse one of the chefs made sure we received Besides him the service was horrible and there were not enough staff to accomodate such a busy Saturday night."
Dined on 6/01/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 10 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Outstanding evening

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I have to admit that I was more than pleased with the evening menu, just a wonderful selection of meats. I truly appreciate wild game as well as a selection of decadent fish and fowl.
The variety of the cheese, fresh fruit, and vegetables was terrific.
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Dined on 3/30/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 11 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Keep Comin Back

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Dined on 6/08/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I keep coming back so I'm sure they're doing something right! I love their weekend brunch menu selection. This place is perfect to bring a friend or a group of people, they have something for everyone, no matter what taste buds the individual has. I love their 3$ mimosas (which was the drink special). Our lady server was extremely polite and accommodating. My only slight disappointment was our requesting 3 different chefs for a particular meat which never came out until finally asking our lady server, which was then brought out immediately. I will be back again it's great quality and a great price."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 12 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Top of the line.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"ZED451 is an excellent restaurant. The salad bar is excellent, their drinks are excellent, and the meats are top notch. Of course, their rooftop is really nice, as well. Trust me, dine there. You will not be disappointed."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 13 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food with Thought

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Dined on 6/08/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great buffet with explanations of where each food is from and the lengthy process that goes into making some of the dishes. Great selection of food, simple dishes but with a exquisite twist. Fun atmosphere for groups although the tables make it a bit hard to get up to go to the buffet. Wide selection of meats to be served. Ending up stealing some delicious desserts to bring home!"
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, scenic view
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Review 14 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

great

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Dined on 6/07/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"everything was great. the waitress needed to speak up though."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 15 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

UNEXPECTED

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Dined on 6/04/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I was looking for a 3-4 star steakhouse, the king Chicago is well-known for. While Zed451 does not fit the traditional Palm-style mode, it was an excellent dining experience. The restaurant is prix fixe and menu starts with a vast array of tapas like dishes, set in a circle of modern wood, candles and glassed in wine vault. Stand outs were the salmon ceviche...so good...smoked duck, green apple chutney, mixed mushrooms with feta sauce and array of cheeses and charcuterie. The meat course...Fogo De Chao style...has endless visits from chefs and their rotisserie...aged rib eye with caramelized onion, Asian style pork belly, crispy, tender duck, hangar steak with serachi sauce and sushi grade salmon and whitefish. Everything was cut to order."
Dined on 6/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Could not he happier

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Dined on 6/02/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Had a brunch with a group of friends . Unfortunately , due to emergency , some of us were very late . Not only we didn't hear any complaints from the staff , but even got the meats and the rest of the food despite the fact that it was closed.
Absolutely the best service ! Great food , meat was extremely moist and tender Best brunch experience .
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Dined on 6/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The Perfect Ending to a Graduation

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Dined on 6/02/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"My son graduated from high school and our family chose his favorite restaurant to finalize the day's celebration. There was a variety of tasty foods, which is why he loves Zed 45. The ambiance was lovely as usual, we even had seating near the windows. The staff was warm and friendly, greeting us with smiles from our entrance to exit . There was a lot of meat, which the males in our party loved. I would have liked to sample for seafood entrees, seems they ran out of salmon that evening, but the Tilapia was excellent. We truly enjoyed the evening and my son had siles the entire evening. It was the perfect ending to a graduation day."
Dined on 6/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, late-night find, special occasion
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Review 18 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great for Foodies

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Dined on 6/02/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This is a wonderful restaurant for people who like food. Service is excellent, with a lengthy wine list. The restaurant is beautiful, with an open fire pit in the middle of the salad buffet. The buffet items are unique and tasty, not at all 'cookie cutter' such as other types of restaurants. The circulating food includes steaks, duck, chicken, fish and sausage. There is something for everyone! No room for dessert."
Dined on 6/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 19 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Awesome Brunch

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Dined on 6/02/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I absolutely love this restaurant for their brunch. You can never go wrong with Maple Glazed Bacon...YUM!!"
Dined on 6/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 20 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fantastic Find

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Dined on 6/01/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"What a gorgeous restaurant! Spacious, airy, welcoming and relaxing all at once. We had such a wonderful time! The staff was beyond friendly. They were falling over themselves to make sure you had a great experience. The "Harvest Stations" were delicious and creative. My big surprise was the fish selections. We were served salmon, swordfish and blackened catfish. I thought the fish was delicious and it actually out-shone the beef.
I thought the price was a delightful treat, as well!
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Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, late-night find, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 21 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Salad Bar is awesome

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Dined on 3/16/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The salad bar is awesome, however the meat services not so much. I've been there three different times and each time I've been the guys walking around and serving meat are very slow to come by your table.... good thing I like salads. I've pretty much filled up on that instead of waiting for the meats."
Dined on 3/16/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 22 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful

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Dined on 6/01/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I was referred to Zed451 by a coworker. My experience was wonderful the food was great and nicely presented. Our waiter was awesome this was our first time and he explained to use how everything worked. He was very attentive to our needs but he didn't hover . I will go again and recommend this place to anyone looking for good food in a place where the service and the ambiance is superb."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 23 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Positively PHENOMENAL experience

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Dined on 5/25/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Although the concept of the restaurant alone is genius, it was the flawless execution that blew me away. The Harvest Tables were beautifully presented and offered a diverse selection. I was particularly impressed by the watermelon and cauliflower salad, poached peaches with blue cheese and walnuts, and charcuterie. The carving service was spectacular! Every one of the twelve selections was divine, but my personal favorites were the chicken and top round steak. The chefs were friendly and knowledgeable; it was a pleasure to get to know them. This sentiment is true of all of the restaurant staff, from the busboys to the manager we met at the end of our visit. Finally, the decor and ambiance of the restaurant are quite lovely."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, late-night find, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 24 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Multifaceted Venue with great food

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Dined on 6/01/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Multifaceted venue with great food, the varied but delicious flavors just make you want to sing. I shared the experience with Safeway friends, one of whom is EXTREMELY critical about food and she said she didn't have one bad bite. Its perfect for special events, wedding party dinners, dates and for no particular reason at all. The venue is lovely and the staff were efficient and welcoming. Definitely need to go more than once to take in the entire experience."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 25 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Mmmmm Tasty

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Dined on 5/31/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Had an awesome time, went for a relatives Bachelor Party and the was delicious and plentiful.
Great cuts of meat full of flavor and tenderness, I guess when it comes to meat 48hrs seems to bd the magic number for marinating.
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Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, scenic view, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 26 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Are you very hungry??

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Dined on 5/31/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This is the place for you. The service is very attentive. The meal does not proceed at a leisurely pace. But food is delicious and plentiful. Our server was lovely."
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 27 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Chi town brunch MAJOR HIT!

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Dined on 5/26/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Besides being centrally located and absolutely beautiful with attention to every fine detail the staff was helpful, friendly, welcoming and more than pleasant. The food is top notch for Sunday Brunch served with their own 'infusion' style but served Argentinian steakhouse style....(try at least 1 of everything!) crab cake Benedict, 48hr ranch marinaded pork shoulder, friend chicken and waffles just to name a few of my favorites) the salad bar serve yourself area is clean, neat and FRESH....although its all delicious - dont eat too much, save yourself for the meats!
Highly recommended and definitely coming back!"
Dined on 5/26/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 28 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

So happy I went!

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Dined on 5/26/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This place had something for everyone. If you are a foodie, you will love this place. The bar was lively and entertaining. The roof top seating is breath taking. Great for a hot summer night. The upstairs leading to the roof top seating is also nice. There's a fireplace and some seating right before you go outside. Perfect for drinks after work with friends. The music selection was great also. So even if you don't go for the food, I think it's an excellent place to meet up with friends for cocktails. I will definitely be back."
Dined on 5/26/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, hot spot
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Review 29 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/26/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
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"I Njoyd your restaurant for everything it's worth and highly rate it at a 5+ Star!!! The hostess were so warm and welcoming I shall remain a loyal customer and BRAG wit SMILES!!!"
Dined on 5/26/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 30 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent food

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Dined on 5/25/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great scene, loud but tables spaced out, and definitely excellent food. You will not go home hungry!"
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 31 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Magnificent!!!!

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"I have been at ZED451 a few times now and tried both the brunch and dinner menus.They are both exquisite in taste, variety and quality. Starting from the shuttle service received from the theatre and then back to the train station everything was flawless.The chefs were incredible, knowledgeable and professional...something I was impressed with specially with the younger ones.The staff is outstanding and always right there to serve your every need.They recently changed their salads which include an incredible assortment and combination of fruits, vegetables and nuts...INCREDIBLE!! They accomodate for special requests on certain items as needed.
Way to go ZED451 staff for putting together quite the show!!!!!..We will be back again and again.
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Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 32 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Never Disapppinting

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Dined on 5/19/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I've been to this place over 100 times in the past five years. It's never a disappointment. The food is always great! Service is spot on.My only negative comment would be pricing of some cocktails. I ordered a bialys and coffee and it was $13. A little overpriced!"
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 33 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Don't bother

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Dined on 5/19/2013
Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"How disappointing to find out upon being seated that you have to get up and get the first course food yourself. Then, not one of the second course nibbles brought to the table tasted good. We tried to get an after dinner drink at the bar, but never got recognized by a bartender so we left. Don't bother to visit this place."
Dined on 5/19/2013
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Review 34 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/19/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
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"Incredible brunch and service. Came in to celebrate Mohers Day (a week late). Awesome experience!"
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 35 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/19/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
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"Excellent as always....my 7yr old's favorite restaurant"
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, special occasion
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Review 36 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A place to definitely check out

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Dined on 5/17/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
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"If you like Brazzaz and Fogo, but want something more than beef, beef, beef, this is the place to check out. With seasonal items like Elk, or staples like Duck, Chicken, Beef (of course), Sausage, Pork Shoulder, etc., ZED451 is a great establishment. I would not have known about it had it not been for one of the chefs being on Windy City Live a week ago. They have an amazing outdoor patio upstairs, which is first-come, first-serve, but is worth the wait. The food is well-prepared and is served Brazilian steakhouse-style, so it's a familiar style. The music can get a tad loud, especially with all of the conversations going on, but the overall atmosphere is amazing and the glass wine "cube" in the front is a way to welcome your guests."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 37 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great place...

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Dined on 5/18/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"You will never be disappointed with ZED 451. The food and service are excellent and the entire place is built on class. Just a wonderful experience."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 38 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Amazing Experience

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Dined on 5/16/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Quiet
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"My dinner there was a special dinner. I was celebrating a dating anniversary and was awed by the ambience, food & service. When I got the bill I was a little surprised but I thought... Every minute was worth every penny. Thank you so much ZED451, you have a new loyal customer."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, late-night find, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 39 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent Brunch!

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We had a wonderful Mother's Day Brunch at Zed451. The food was delicious! We could not believe the variety of dishes that kept coming to our table. Our server was very attentive and there was nothing we were in want of."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 40 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I was very disappointed with the service. I understand that holidays, especially Mother's Day, are very busy for restaurants. Still, I had to wait 20 minutes after my reservation at 1 p.m. to be seated. We did not have a large group, it was only 4 people. We were early for the reservation, but still. When we were finally seated, we had to wait another 10 minutes for our server. It was very frustrating because my parents came in from the suburbs and I wanted the experience to be just as great for them as it was for me when I came here during Restaurant Week 2012. The server apologized for the confusion and said there was a miscommunication error but still, it was 1:30 p.m. when we were seated and someone finally paid attention to our group."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, notable wine list, kid-friendly, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 41 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Mother's Day Brunch

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Went with a party of 11 for Mother's Day brunch. Great service. The combination of a unique buffet along with dishes brought to the table (maple bacon, cinnamon rolls, crab cakes Benedict , and of course skewers of meat) was wonderful. Do not go expecting traditional breakfast foods. No scrambled eggs, sausage, omelet station, or pancakes. Our family had a wonderful time, and left stuffed to the gills!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, kid-friendly, scenic view, special occasion
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Review 42 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Perfect Night

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I cannot say enough about the incredible night we had at ZED451. From the door to door service we received from the ZED451 bus, to the delicious food, to the best service we have ever experienced....ZED451 was the perfect place to celebrate my daughter's college graduation with our party of 9. Hands down, the best overall dining experience we have ever had.
Kudos to ZED451 for the great time. Beautiful restaurant!
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Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 43 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

You're in for a treat!

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Although the menu is pricey, the quality of the food justifies the price, and hungry diners will get their money's worth. I would suggest coming with a group of friends to enhance the experience. If there is a downside to Zed 451, it's that people who prefer their meat medium will be disappointed since the 4 different steak selections presented at our table were medium rare to rare. I was delighted. but my spouse cringed...The food is well-seasoned but not overbearing. All in all, I'd recommend Zed 451."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 44 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Perfect for celebrations

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
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"We had a wonderful experience at Zed. There was so much food. The staff made sure that we tried every type of meat, fish, or poultry. Their salad bar is to die for as well. All in all this place is definitely worth the money."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 45 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"A terrific experience. The service was great, attentive and thoughtful without being overwhelming. I would definately go back."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, notable wine list
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Review 46 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great for meat lovers and groups

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Very attractive buffet-style selection of charcuterie, cheeses, salads. The variety of meats offered is also great, and most of them aer cooked to prefection and juicy. Fish choices could be improved. Good wine selection. Poor selection of desserts (I mean, really!). Attentive service. A bit too noisy background."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 47 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Service

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great service, and food was ok."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 48 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Amazing Expereince

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Dined on 5/09/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I went to ZED451 for my graduation dinner with my parents and boyfriend and had the most amazing time! Food was fantastic and it just all kept coming. It's a little pricey, but well worth every penny. The entire staff was so friendly too! Will absolutely be going back!"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 49 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Spoiled

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Dined on 5/06/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I arrived late into Chicago for a meeting to find my dinner plans cancelled. I jumped on Open Table and found ZED451. I asked the host to seat me at the kitchen observation bar so I could watch the chef. It was 9pm on a Monday so not busy which put the wonderful culinary team in the mindset to spoil the single diner from out of town. About five different chefs brought me small plates (smalls at my request) of their favorite creation. Pork belly for the first time, duck, venison, three types and sauces of beef, salmon, swordfish, chicken and on and on...Not only was I so comfortable being a lone diner, the culinary team was so excited to connect with me, the guest, and treat me like I was in their home kitchen."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 50 for ZED451 - Chicago
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Disappointing

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I have been at ZED451 a few times before and really enjoyed it. The dining area provided for a nice romantic dinner. The mood and the lighting was great for that kind of dinner and I really liked that we had plenty of space between the other tables. As for the food, while I really enjoyed the market area, espcially the cheeses, I was disappointed in the selection and quality of the meat and fish. Generally, the meats were tough or fatty and over-salted. The catfish was mealy and the swordfish was tough. The salmon was VERY good, but we had to ask for it 5 times! The service was attentive, except for when we wanted the salmon. Overall, disappointing."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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